Erskine family - Ballyeaston. East Antrim

[Christopher]

Hi,

I hope someone out there can help me. I am looking for descendants of Thomas Erskine married Catherine Thompson in Co. Antrim in 1828. They had a family of seven children who were all christened at Ballyeaston,
Co. Antrim

John Erskine born 2nd September 1829
Jane Erskine born 16th May 1830
Thomas Erskine born 29th July 1833
Robert Erskine born 21st January 1836
Janet Erskine (my great grandmother) born 4th December 1838
James Erskine born 22nd September 1845
Alexander Erskine born 1st July 1847

Has anyone information about the ancestors of Thomas Erskine and Catherine Thompson or the descendents of any of their six children.  Many thanks,   Christopher

[stevenson]

Hi Chris

Are your Eskine's related back to the Sherrards by any chance. Charles was 92 when he died in 1839

[Christopher]

Hi Stevenson, I do not know. At the minute I cannot see the connection.

1861 Janet Erskine married Andrew Alexander at Ballyeaston. Janet was born in 1838

[OTTO]

Hi there,
              A search for children of Thomas Erskine and Catherine Thompson at : www.familysearch.org

gives a total of eight children.

 1. Janet Erskine - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: About 04 DEC 1838 Ballyeaston, Antrim, Ireland
 
 2. Alexander Erskine - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: About 01 JUL 1847 Ballyeaston, Antrim, Ireland
 
 3. James Erskine - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: About 22 SEP 1845 Ballyeaston, Antrim, Ireland
 
 4. William Erskine - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: About 01 JAN 1841 Ballyeaston, Antrim, Ireland
 
 5. John Erskine - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: About 02 SEP 1829 Ballyeaston, Antrim, Ireland
 
 6. Robert Erskine - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: About 21 JAN 1836 Ballyeaston, Antrim, Ireland
 
 7. Thomas Erskine - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: About 29 JUL 1833 Ballyeaston, Antrim, Ireland
 
 8. Jane Erskine - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: About 16 MAY 1830 Ballyeaston, Antrim, Ireland 

RobbyC

[stevenson]

thats cool rob..ta

That probaly makes us 2nd cousins Chris 5times removed...or sommit like that...or not related at all...lol..through John

[Christopher]

Hei,

Well now I know a little bit about John and I know about Janet.
I wonder what happened to the rest of the family ?
I'd better make a note to discover more about John.
I agree it's cool to meet new relations, no matter how far removed

Lykke Til,
(NOR. Good Luck)

Chris

[stevenson]

Hi Chris

Found this today

James Erskine died 22/12/1852 aged 71
wife Mary died 28/04/1870 aged 70

He was governer of Carrickfergus Jail for 28 years had three sons James solicitor ,Pakenham grain merchant belfast ,John  rector of wycliffe in England..also 3 daughters

Any good to you

Steve

[saz1401]

Hi Folks

Do these two names, born to Erskine / Sherrrards belong to your tree then?

ERSKINE, Isabella   Birth
Gender:   Female
Birth Date: 30 Mar 1873
Birthplace: Doagh, Ant, Ire
Recorded in:  Antrim, Ireland
Collection: Civil Registration
Father: John ERSKINE
Mother: Janet SHERRARD
Source:   FHL Film 255874   Dates:   1873 - 1874   


ERSKINE, Margaret Ann Birth
Gender:   Female
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1868   
Birthplace: 18, Doagh, Ant, Ire
Recorded in:  Antrim, Ireland
Collection: Civil Registration
Father:   John ERSKINE
Mother:   Jane SHERRARD
Source:   FHL Film 101160   Dates:   1868 - 1869


saz

[stevenson]

Hi Chris

Found Thomas and Catherine buried at Rashee new burial ground along with Robert E and Alexander Polldock.There are lots of Erskine graves in the same area.

An Agnes Service Erskine looks interesting she died in 1934 aged 93

You should go up and take a look and have a wee meal at the five corners.

Steve